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… alternate times. For example, use pads at night and tampons during the day Using tampons with the lowest absorbency that …
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… break, and a crust or scab forms while the skin heals. During this time, new "crops" of spots appear, form …
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… story Janet thought 2½-year-old Nathan was too quiet during a car ride, so she looked in the rearview mirror to …
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… by routine testing of skin and anal swabs done before or during a stay in hospital. Others may be identified when …
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… blood stream of aquatic mammals, ducks or other waterfowl. During their life cycle, schistosome larvae (called …
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… by public health to be at risk of infection with these during an outbreak in B.C. The vaccine is recommended, but …
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… with infected blood and some body fluids - for example during childbirth. Hepatitis B is also spread by sharing …
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… help prevent the spread of many STIs, including HIV, during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …
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… through their years of very rapid growth and development. During periods of exciting development or changes, your …
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… and wear gloves at night to help prevent scratching during sleep Reduce itchiness by applying a lotion or cream …